West Hamlin, WV Demographics

A map of West Hamlin's Population by Race

West Hamlin, West Virginia has an estimated population of 567, an increase from the 524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.7% White, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hamlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hamlin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Hamlin, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 4.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hamlin is ranked the 210th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Hamlin was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hamlin's White Population

554 residents of West Hamlin, or 97.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hamlin is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. West Hamlin ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of West Hamlin's population has increased from 95.2% to 97.7%.

West Hamlin is more White than neighboring Barboursville (88.9% White), Milton (95.8% White), and Culloden (92.2% White). West Hamlin is less White than neighboring Salt Rock (100% White), and Hamlin (98.9% White).

West Hamlin's Black Population

0 residents of West Hamlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hamlin is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. West Hamlin ranks 308th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Hamlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Hamlin is less Black than neighboring Barboursville (2.4% Black), and Milton (0.3% Black).

West Hamlin's Asian Population

0 residents of West Hamlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hamlin is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Hamlin ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Hamlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Hamlin is less Asian than neighboring Hamlin (0.1% Asian), Barboursville (4% Asian), and Culloden (1.9% Asian).

West Hamlin's Hispanic Population

7 residents of West Hamlin, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hamlin is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. West Hamlin ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hamlin's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

West Hamlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Salt Rock (0% Hispanic), Hamlin (0% Hispanic), Milton (0% Hispanic), and Culloden (0% Hispanic). West Hamlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Barboursville (2.6% Hispanic).

West Hamlin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Hamlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hamlin is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hamlin ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hamlin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Hamlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barboursville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Culloden (5.4% Native American/Other).

West Hamlin's Multiracial Population

6 residents of West Hamlin, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hamlin is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Hamlin ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hamlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hamlin's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.1%.

West Hamlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Salt Rock (0% Multiracial), Hamlin (1% Multiracial), and Culloden (0.5% Multiracial). West Hamlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Barboursville (1.9% Multiracial), and Milton (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.